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Dennis Waterman on the cover the UK release of 'I Could Be So Good For You'

I Could Be So Good For You
Dennis Waterman & The Dennis Waterman Band - 1979

The series own theme tune was written by Patricia Waterman and Gerard Kenny. In 1980, the single 'I Could Be So Good For You'/'Nothing At All' (EMI5009) reached number 4 in the UK charts. In November 1980, Dennis appeared with his band on the British Music show 'Top Of The Pops' to perform the song, where Dennis sings live.

Singing LIVE on 'Top of the Pops' - November 1980

UK Release
UK picture sleeve for 'I Could Be So Good For You'

Australian Release
Australian picture sleeve for 'I Could Be So Good For You'

Sheet Music
Sheet Music for 'I Could Be So Good For You'

Despite Dennis Waterman leaving the series in 1989, the theme song remained for the Ray Daley Years in an upbeat music only version. Dennis Waterman also produced a promotional video for the release of the single in 1980, available to see here (opens a new window).

UK Release	What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors? Dennis Waterman & George Cole - 1983 In 1983, Dennis Waterman & George Cole collaborated on the Christmas single 'What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?'/'Quids And Quavers' (EMIMIN 101) . On both sides of the record, both play the respective roles of their Minder characters, Terry McCann and Arthur Daley. The record reached number 21 and spent a total of 5 weeks on the UK chart. The song itself features a very catchy chorus line, that includes dialogue we often hear Terry & Arthur use in the TV series. To promote the record, Dennis Waterman & George Cole performed the song on the UK music show 'Top of the Pops' on 22nd December 1983 and also on The Russell Harty Show. A promotional beer mat for the single also appeared in pubs at the time and can be seen here on the right hand side of this page.	Promotional Beer Mat
What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?	Singing LIVE on 'The Russell Harty Show' - December 1983	Quids & Quavers

The B-Side 'Quids and Quavers' sees Terry singing and playing the guitar. He has written a song for his new girlfriend Marjorie, who Arthur is shocked to find out is a police woman. This track contains more dialogue between Arthur & Terry, as Arthur discusses the idea of Terry becoming a professional performer. Both songs were written by George Cole and Dennis Waterman.

Arthur Daley E's Alright
The Firm - 1982

1982 saw the release of a single by THE FIRM entitled "Arthur Daley 'E's Alright" (HID 1). This song is based on the series and is made up of its most commonly used expressions. These include "Or'ight my son", "Leave it Out", "Do Woh?", "Asit 'appens"and many others. The picture of Arthur shown above appears on the picture sleeve of the single.

A truly classic record for all those who love the Minder dialect. The B-side of this record contains an amusing posh version of the song.
'Arthur Daley E's Alright' was also performed on the UK music show 'Top of the Pops' on 29th July 1982.

Minder Incidental Music
Various Artists

Throughout the series many different tunes can be heard playing. These are mainly library tunes specifically created for inclusion in film and TV.
Here is a collection of some of the tunes that can be heard playing, more will be added when they are discovered. By downloading files you must agree to the DISCLAIMER below.

Episode #1.1 Gunfight at the OK Laundrette @19m16s Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae Night Watch	Episode #1.5 The Bounty Hunter @42m24s Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae Night Moves	Episode #1.9 Monday Night Fever @01m11s John Dickinson & Elfed Hayes Dirty Last Night	Episode #2.5 Not A Bad Lad, Dad @10m50s Wally Waller Can't Walk On The Water
Episode #2.13 A Lot Of Bull & A Pat On The Back @12m34s Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae Don't Let Go	Episode #3.1 Dead Men Do Tell Tales @08m48s Suzi Quatro Lipstick	Episode #3.1 Dead Men Do Tell Tales @47m55s Suzi Quatro Lonely Is The Hardest	Episode #3.2 You Need Hands @46m29s Dave Richmond Night Watch

Gary Webster TV Advertisement Voiceovers

Over the years, Gary Webster has done several voiceovers for Television advertisements with QVoice Limited, the number one company for providing voiceovers. This has included work for The Office of Fair Trading, WHSmith, Anti-Drink Drive campaign and Redoxen Effervescent.

Last updated : 3rd August 2012 by jno

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